Government Should Say No to More America’s Cup Money

"Taxpayers’ shouldn't be forced to cough
up for Team New Zealand while private sponsors won't put
their money where their mouth is,” says the Executive
Director of the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union, Jordan
Williams.

“If Mr Dalton is correct and it’s only a
matter of time before the corporate funding will come
online, he needs a loan, not more welfare."

“Just like
taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to fund rugby or golf,
sailing should not rely on continued handouts from
politicians."

"New Zealand faces challenges requiring
money that are much more urgent than a yacht
race."

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